Are disasters mandatory to rethink the environmental impact of an unrestrained and unplanned development?
#aQuestionEveryonMustAsk
Similarities between #Kinnaur and
#Joshimath#read 👇
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Teesta 3 HEP reservoir was reportedly full when the flood hit, magnifying impacts as the water from the lake came down
It is time we hold financial institutions responsible for the projects they fund #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal has also reported the recovery of 40 bodies downstream of the Teesta River
Sikkim flood disaster demands transparency, accountability, and immediate corrective actions #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Damages were recorded in four districts, sweeping away 13 bridges and affecting over 60,000 people in total
Devastation caused by development disasters should be declared a national disaster & a relief package should be issued
#StandWithSikkim
A total of 105 people are missing: 63 individuals are missing in Pakyong, 20 in Gangtok, 16 in Mangan & 6 in Namchi
An independent inquiry should be conducted into the negligence in the safety system of dams and bridges.
#StandWithSikkim
Understanding the root causes is crucial to prevent such disasters in the future #DontDamHimalaya
There is an urgent need of air support in the completely disconnected parts of Sikkim, for rescue and relief work
#StandWithSikkim
The Scroll article sheds light on why locals opposed dams in the Himalayas for years #DontDamHimalaya
Let us rally for a reassessment of such projects to protect our fragile ecosystems #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Scientists say the risk of GLOFs occurring in Sikkim is well known, but mitigative action has not been consistent
There is an urgent need of air support in the completely disconnected parts of Sikkim, for rescue and relief work
#StandWithSikkim
Teesta 3 HEP reservoir was reportedly full when the flood hit, magnifying impacts as the water from the lake came down
The MOEF panel concerns about small hydro projects cannot be ignored #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal has also reported the recovery of 40 bodies downstream of the Teesta River
It is time to reassess the cost of unchecked development on our environment #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
ITBP reported 56 people were rescued: 52 men & 4 women in North Sikkim Chungthang that was one of the worst-hit areas
The aftermath of the Sikkim flood reveals the vulnerabilities of our current dam safety measures
#StandWithSikkim
🚨 Join our virtual press conference on the Sikkim Floods and hydropower dams in the Himalaya!
📅 Date: Oct 12, 2023
🕢 Time: 07:30 PM
Agenda:
🌊 Sikkim Floods: Tragic Overview
💡 Dam Impact: Unveiling the Connection
🔍 Expert Insights & Analysis
🗣 Q&A Session
Zedtells #archive is expanding. With the #community we were able to retrieve #kinnauri#songs recorded back in 80s on homemade audio cassettes by singer Mayum and instrumentalist Satish. Check out
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Indigenous leaders & activists from J&k, HP, UK, Sikkim, Assam & other states along the Himalayan belt said that the amendment threatens life and livelihood of several communities and opens up pristine forests for unbridled commercial exploitation.
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@Himalayan_Youth hosted an online press conference on July 22, 2023! Eminent speakers from diverse backgrounds came together to discuss the controversial #FCABill2023 & its potential impacts on the Himalayan region. #YouthForHimalaya#ProtectTheHimalaya